🌿 Limnophila Rugosa – Basil Leaf Limnophila

Limnophila Rugosa, commonly known as Basil-Leaf Limnophila or Limnophila Butterfly, is an elegant and distinctive aquarium plant native to tropical Asia. Unlike most Limnophila species, it features broad, textured leaves resembling basil, adding a unique charm and texture to aquascapes. Its bushy growth habit and vibrant green coloration make it a standout choice for midground or background planting.

🌟 Key Features:

• Scientific Name: Limnophila Rugosa

• Common Name: Basil-Leaf Limnophila, Limnophila Butterfly

• Family: Plantaginaceae

• Origin: Tropical Asia

• Leaf Color: Bright green

• Growth Form: Bushy, dense stem plant

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Difficulty Level: Easy

🌱 Growth & Propagation:

• Lighting Needs: Medium to high

• CO₂ & Fertilizers: CO₂ is recommended for optimal growth and leaf health

• Growth Method: Submersed or emersed

• Nutrient Substrate: Required for best results

• Can Be Grown Emersed: Yes

• Water Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.5

• Propagation: Simple stem cuttings – replant trimmed stems into substrate for new growth

🖼️ Aquascaping Benefits:

• Midground Density: Adds lush, vibrant green fullness to aquascape midsections

• Background Accent: Works beautifully as a natural green backdrop

• Focal Point Texture: Basil-like leaves provide unique visual contrast in planted layouts

📦 What You’ll Receive:

Sold as loose fresh-cut plants, bunched plants, or potted plants:

• Fresh-Cut Plants: Approx. 4 loose-cut stems without root

• Bunched Plants: Approx. 4 stems without root, bundled with foam and a plant weight

• Potted Plants: Approx. 4 stems without root, potted in rockwool and net pot

⚠️ Disclaimer:
Pictures shown are a sample representation and not the exact plants you will receive. Unless specified, we do not guarantee plants to be free of pests or pesticides, nor do we guarantee they will be grown submerged.

🚫 State Restrictions Notice ♻️ Be a Responsible Aquatic Plants Owner
Please do not release Limnophila Rugosa or any aquatic plants into natural waterways. Always dispose of trimmings responsibly. Check your local regulations before purchase. Not available to ship to states with Ludwigia restrictions.

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.